Con Edison provides electricity service to Queens and the surrounding New York area. The local climate significantly impacts energy costs throughout the year.
12.5¢/kWh
Average residential rate
The average Queens residential customer pays approximately 12.5¢ per kilowatt-hour. Your actual rate depends on your specific rate plan, usage tier, and time of use.
| Plan | Base Rate | Peak Hours | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Residential Rate | ~$0.173/kWh | No specific peak hours, rates are tiered based on usage. | Customers with consistent energy usage throughout the day and who cannot shift their usage to off-peak hours. |
| Time-of-Use Rate | Off-peak: ~$0.025/kWh, Peak: ~$0.13-0.35/kWh | Summer (June-Sept): Peak from 8 a.m. to midnight, with a super-peak period on weekdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Winter (Oct-May): Peak from 8 a.m. to midnight. Off-peak is all other hours. | Customers who can shift a significant portion of their electricity usage to off-peak hours, such as overnight and on weekends. |
| Budget Billing | Based on your average annual usage, divided into 12 equal monthly payments. | Not applicable. | Customers who want predictable monthly bills and to avoid seasonal price spikes. |
Standard Residential Rate: Customers with consistent energy usage throughout the day and who cannot shift their usage to off-peak hours.
Time-of-Use Rate: Customers who can shift a significant portion of their electricity usage to off-peak hours, such as overnight and on weekends.
Budget Billing: Customers who want predictable monthly bills and to avoid seasonal price spikes.
*Rates shown are approximate and subject to change. Verify current rates at coned.com.*
Queens's climate significantly impacts energy costs throughout the year.
| Season | Typical Bill Range | Primary Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Summer (Jun-Aug) | $150-$300 | Air conditioning |
| Winter (Dec-Feb) | $80-$180 | Heating |
| Spring/Fall | $70-$120 | Baseline usage |
*Bill estimates based on average Queens household usage of 1,100 kWh/month.*
Con Edison rates in Queens have changed over the past several years:
Recent rate adjustments have been approved by the state utility commission.
Con Edison serves Queens and surrounding areas in New York.
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